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Through a slow economic recovery, times remain tough for many in Connecticut.

NBC Connecticut knows, and our newest promotion is designed to help. We're offering one lucky winner big-time assistance with his or her rent or mortgage.

If you "LIKE" us on Facebook and fill out the entry form, you'll be entered into the giveaway. You can enter daily between Oct. 8 at 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 to be chosen as a “finalist” for the grand prize drawing. Two finalists will be announced during the 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. NBC Connecticut newscasts daily (9 a.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Saturday and Sunday) for a total of 80 finalists. One of the 80 finalists will be chosen at random at an event at NBC Connecticut on Nov. 20 for the $30,000 grand prize.

You can enter once each day to improve your chances of winning the grand prize worth $30,000.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open only to permanent, legal U.S residents of the WVIT viewing area who are 18 or older as of the beginning of the Sweepstakes Period. Sweepstakes runs from 10/8/2012 at 12:01 AM ET to 11/16/2012 at 11:59PM ET. Limit one entry per person per Daily Entry Period. Prize restrictions apply. To enter, and for full Official Rules and prize details, go to http://www.facebook.com/NBCConnecticut.